News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
Embrace the Change: Gina Piper on Building a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Empire
I loved sitting down with Gina Piper. We talked about what it really takes to embrace change and build something that lasts. After 31 years in real estate, she’s sold more than 1,500 homes and reached $1 billion in sales volume, all while staying deeply rooted...
A New Chapter in Public Service
I’ve been appointed as a Commissioner to California’s Fair Political Practices Commission by State Controller Malia M. Cohen.Service has always been at the center of my work, whether in government, nonprofits, or community roles. Over the years I’ve...
FPPC Announces Appointment of Judy B. Lloyd to the Commission
This article originally produced and appeared on fppc.ca.gov For Immediate Release: October 22, 2026 Media Contact: press@fppc.ca.gov SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) today announced the appointment of Judy B....
One Million Strong: Sanj Narang on Storytelling, Connection, and Why Every Voice Matters
I welcomed Sanjana Narang, widely known as Sanj, for a conversation on storytelling, connection, and why every voice matters.Sanj is a community leader and the founder of Sanj Talks, a platform with more than one million followers worldwide. She also founded Sanj...
The Wild, Unstoppable Rhonda Swan – Amplifying Women’s Voices Through Digital Authority
I first noticed Rhonda Swan last year in Scottsdale and thought, who is this force of nature? Then we sat down, and I understood.Rhonda builds digital authority for leaders through Unstoppable Branding Agency. She also hosts The Wall Street Minute and related shows...
How We Choose to Live
According to U.S. News and World Report, there are 103 million Americans who were born after 911. This figure has been repeated by local news outlets regularly this week as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that stole 2,977 lives in New York,...